Lay Siege – ‘Obolus’ EP

Lay Siege are a four piece hardcore band from Milton Keynes. Their description on their sites lists them as having an aggressive outlook, which I say is an understatement.
This EP has to be one of the most brutal pieces of music I’ve reviewed so far for with guitars and I’m honoured that they are British. It’s about time a band stood out from the crowd in our dismal country.
The equation of aggressive upbeat riffs accompanied by a ferocious vocal and a deafening rhythm section is always a winner and Lay Siege seem to have mastered this equation, just like Pythagoras dominated his famous equation. Sorry for the mathematical reference guys and girls.
I’ve just finished listening to this EP three times in a row and it goes without saying it’s getting played for a fourth time. Kudos goes to Lay Siege for being the first band I’ve heard in 2012 that have blown me away.
I suggest anyone into hardcore music to check these guys out fi you are looking for some new music. 7/10
For fans of Liferuiner, Demoraliser, Architects)
Chris Storey

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